Person: Johnny Nelson

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Katie hailed by greats as Ireland lands another medal

Four times world champion, five times European champion, odds-on for an Olympic gold, and now the darling of the boxing world.

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‘Cool, seasoned, fluid and a master of her intent’

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Former bare-knuckle brawler Gunn vows to make mincemeat of Maccarinelli

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Driven Dunne confident he has ‘world class’ Pickering taped

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Nelson aims to retire as world champion

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Calzaghe in line for Lacy clash

Nelson: No plans to retire

WBO cruiserweight champion Johnny Nelson has no intentions of hanging up the gloves after his impressive seventh-round stoppage of Rudiger May in Essen.

Sun, 05 Sep, 2004

Police uncover 'plot to kidnap boxing champ'

World boxing champion Johnny Nelson has been under police guard after detectives uncovered a plot to kidnap him, police confirmed today.

Thu, 28 Aug, 2003

Boxing: Nelson has one eye on Botha

Johnny Nelson is set to go big-game hunting in his first defence as WBU heavyweight champion.

Mon, 26 Nov, 2001

Boxing: Back blow for Nelson

Johnny Nelson has been forced to withdraw from the defence of his WBO world cruiserweight title defence with a back injury.

Tue, 08 May, 2001